TMJ TREATMENTS

Specialist Referral

Auckland TMJ Centre works closely with TMJ physiotherapists and rheumatology partners. Physiotherapy supports recovery after TMJ surgery; rheumatology helps where autoimmune or inflammatory conditions may contribute to a TMJ disorder.

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Specialist physiotherapy and rheumatology referral pathways

Overview

What this means for you.

Specialist referral pathways at Auckland TMJ Centre include physiotherapy and rheumatology. Specialised jaw exercises help retrain the muscles, restore natural jaw movement, and encourage proper disc alignment. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

Pathways
Physiotherapy · Rheumatology
Physiotherapy role
Recovery after TMJ surgery
Rheumatology role
Autoimmune / inflammatory assessment

Is this for you

Specialist referral may be appropriate when:

  • You are recovering from TMJ surgery and need specialised jaw exercises to retrain the muscles
  • Restoring natural jaw movement and proper disc alignment is part of your rehabilitation
  • An underlying autoimmune or inflammatory condition may be contributing to your TMJ disorder
  • Blood tests or rheumatologist input is needed for a thorough diagnosis and management plan

What to expect

How specialist referral fits with your care

  • Physiotherapy

    Physiotherapy plays a vital role in your recovery following TMJ surgery. Specialised jaw exercises help retrain the muscles, restore natural jaw movement, and encourage proper disc alignment.

  • Rheumatology

    At Auckland TMJ Centre we carefully consider underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as possible contributors to TMJ disorders. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

Common questions

Common questions about specialist referral

Why is physiotherapy referred alongside TMJ surgery?

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in your recovery following TMJ surgery. Specialised jaw exercises help retrain the muscles, restore natural jaw movement, and encourage proper disc alignment.

Why might rheumatology referral be recommended?

At Auckland TMJ Centre we carefully consider underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as possible contributors to TMJ disorders. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

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OMS Specialists

When surgery is required, it is carried out at OMS Specialists, our co-located oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Same surgeons, same accredited facility, full-scope surgical care across jaw, facial, oral, and skin conditions.

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